Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk
Walking Trail · Offaly
Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk is a 4.9 km moderate waymarked loop in Offaly, starting near Kinnity.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Knockbarron Wood Car Park, near Kinnity.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.11617, -7.73589
- Irish Grid reference
- N 177 073
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 54
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
The walk starts from the car park at an entrance to the wood beside Knockbarron crossroads and there are 10 stops along the way. There is a variety of species of trees and a marsh and the flora and fauna is diverse. One of the highlights of the woods is an esker which is never far from the walk.
Before you go
This trail is very enjoyable and is a perfect example of an esker, with many different species of trees, flora and fauna.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte North and East
Coillte North and East
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop 3.5 km away · 6.2 km trail
- Kinnitty - Kinnitty Castle Loop 3.5 km away · 4 km trail
- Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop 4.4 km away · 9.1 km trail
- Cadamstown - Paul's Lane Loop 5.2 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Cadamstown Nature Trail Eco Loop 5.2 km away · 6.4 km trail
- Giant's Grave Loop 5.2 km away · 11 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk?
4.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk start?
Starts at Knockbarron Wood Car Park, near Kinnity. The trailhead is at 53.11617, -7.73589 (Irish Grid N 177 073).
Can you bring a dog on the Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk?
Coillte North and East. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Offaly
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.